Lead cyber incident response efforts to identify, analyze, and remediate security incidents. Use digital forensics and threat intelligence, conduct vulnerability assessments, design secure architectures, guide governance and incident management, mentor teams, and collaborate with clients to implement proactive cybersecurity strategies.
The Opportunity
As a Cybersecurity, Privacy and Forensics - Cyber Incident Response - Manager, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding organizations from cyber threats by implementing advanced technologies and strategies. You will focus on identifying vulnerabilities, developing secure systems, and providing proactive solutions to protect sensitive data. Within our Technology Consulting practice, you will be responsible for effectively responding to and mitigating cyber threats, confirming the security of client systems and data.
As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining standards. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Responsibilities
- Leading cybersecurity incident response efforts to identify, analyze, and resolve security incidents
- Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate cyber threats and protect client systems and data
- Guiding teams in the execution of cybersecurity frameworks and governance practices
- Utilizing digital forensics and threat intelligence to enhance incident management processes
- Building and maintaining secure network infrastructures and security architecture
- Conducting vulnerability assessments and managing remediation plans to minimize potential risks
- Collaborating with clients to address cybersecurity challenges and provide proactive solutions
- Mentoring team members to develop their skills in cybersecurity risk management and threat mitigation
- Analyzing complex systems to identify linkages and interactions for improved security measures
- Encouraging innovation and embracing change to enhance cybersecurity strategies and solutions
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Studies, Computer and Information Science, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
- Demonstrating proficiency in Cybersecurity Framework and Governance
- Utilizing Cyber Threat Intelligence and Digital Forensics skills
- Excelling in Incident Management and Response Planning
- Applying Network Forensics and Security Architecture expertise
- Leveraging Vulnerability Assessment and Management capabilities
- Embracing change and innovation in cybersecurity strategies
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
As a Cybersecurity, Privacy and Forensics - Cyber Incident Response - Manager, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding organizations from cyber threats by implementing advanced technologies and strategies. You will focus on identifying vulnerabilities, developing secure systems, and providing proactive solutions to protect sensitive data. Within our Technology Consulting practice, you will be responsible for effectively responding to and mitigating cyber threats, confirming the security of client systems and data.
As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining standards. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Responsibilities
- Leading cybersecurity incident response efforts to identify, analyze, and resolve security incidents
- Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate cyber threats and protect client systems and data
- Guiding teams in the execution of cybersecurity frameworks and governance practices
- Utilizing digital forensics and threat intelligence to enhance incident management processes
- Building and maintaining secure network infrastructures and security architecture
- Conducting vulnerability assessments and managing remediation plans to minimize potential risks
- Collaborating with clients to address cybersecurity challenges and provide proactive solutions
- Mentoring team members to develop their skills in cybersecurity risk management and threat mitigation
- Analyzing complex systems to identify linkages and interactions for improved security measures
- Encouraging innovation and embracing change to enhance cybersecurity strategies and solutions
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Studies, Computer and Information Science, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
- Demonstrating proficiency in Cybersecurity Framework and Governance
- Utilizing Cyber Threat Intelligence and Digital Forensics skills
- Excelling in Incident Management and Response Planning
- Applying Network Forensics and Security Architecture expertise
- Leveraging Vulnerability Assessment and Management capabilities
- Embracing change and innovation in cybersecurity strategies
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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